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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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